Skip to main content

Understand. Power. Act.

The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Letters to the Editor | Aug. 9, 2026

Inquirer readers on Sen. Rand Paul’s questioning of Anthony Fauci and the Trump administration’s botched Reflecting Pool renovation.

Sources (1)· Aug 9, 8:45 AM

lincoln memorial reflecting pool controversy Rand Paul Security Government

Every telling

their own versions

The Philadelphia Inquirer· Aug 9, 8:45 AMLetters to the Editor | Aug. 9, 2026

The thread

lincoln memorial reflecting pool controversy →

Before

'Chain of Lies' Goes to the Oval Office on Reflecting Pool CaseWednesday on MS NOW's "All In," Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said there was a "chain of lies" that goes all the way to the Oval Office on the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. | Clips

Breitbart News Network2mo agoWhole story →

Government Sheldon Whitehouse lincoln memorial reflecting pool controversy

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Letters to the Editor | Sept. 14, 2026Inquirer readers on Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s appearance at the Republican midterm convention.

The Philadelphia Inquirer8d agoWhole story →

Culture John Fetterman Ted Cruz Josh Shapiro S 459 fetterman republican convention appearance

Democrats Seek Documents From Failed Reflecting Pool Case Against Former OlympianRep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) signals plans to dive into the case if Democrats take control of the House.

HuffPost2mo agoSources (2)Whole story →

Government Jamie Raskin reflecting pool case dismissal

Exclusive - Sen. Rand Paul: Anthony Fauci Had Self-Interest in Telling Lies About COVIDAnthony Fauci had a self-interest in telling the American people lies to hide his involvement in dangerous gain of function research, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily days after holding the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases chief in contempt of Congress. | Radio

Breitbart News Network2mo agoWhole story →

Health Rand Paul fauci contempt vote

Sen. Paul attempts to get immunity for Fauci witness and failsKentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul attempted to seek immunity for a former longtime aide of Dr. Anthony Fauci, but was denied.

WJLA15d agoWhole story →

Government Rand Paul senate homeland security and governmental affairs hearing

Anthony Fauci held in contempt after invoking Fifth Amendment 111 timesAnthony Fauci faces contempt of Congress after invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times. Sen. Rand Paul vowed to refer the matter to the Department of Justice.

Fox News2mo agoWhole story →

Government Rand Paul fauci contempt of congress

Trump says Reflecting Pool will be refilled this week, but work is ongoingMaterial was still being applied to the bottom of the pool on Wednesday.

The Washington Post15h agoWhole story →

Build reflecting pool renovation

Democrats begin probe into prosecution linked to Reflecting PoolMaryland Rep. Jamie Raskin announced a probe into the Trump administration’s prosecution of a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.

WTOP2mo agoWhole story →

Government Jamie Raskin reflecting pool probe

Letters to the Editor: Readers disagree over a major wildfire bill that’s united Congress'The question isn’t whether we manage our forests. It’s how we manage them — and whether we do it responsibly,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Los Angeles Times25d agoWhole story →

Government wildfire bill debate